Feel free to fly high in Carrboro

Spring is finally here, and the blooming flowers and green leaves mean that families can go outside again.

On Sunday, Carrboro held its annual Kite Fly at Hank Anderson park to commemorate the season and get people out of the house.

The event brought members of the Chapel Hill and Carrboro communities together for a day of nice weather and kid-friendly fun.

Both parents and children flew kites, while members of the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department watched and gave awards.

Carrboro resident Andrea Wood’s son, Rye, was a recipient of the “best flyer” award for keeping his kite up in the still breeze.

“I thought this event would be fun for my 2-year-old,” Wood said. “He loves new things, especially things that move.”

According to parks and recreation employee Jeb Brinkley, the community really appreciates the events his organization puts on.

“Carrboro Parks and Rec has a whole bunch of programs,” he said. “It’s rewarding to work with youth.”

But Recreation Specialist Caitlin Knepp said the event has struggled with attendance in the past. 

Knepp said the event is a spring staple but had weather difficulties in recent years.

“The event’s been going on for quite a few years, but it’s been rained out,” she said.

By Knepp’s count, more than 100 people had shown up this year by 2 p.m., as compared to the 500 to 600 people of past years.

“We’re trying to get it back where it was,” Knepp said.

Carrboro resident Nancy Largent said, despite the large crowd, she enjoyed herself at the event. 

“Carrboro is a really festive town,” she said. “Something great is going on every weekend.”

Largent’s daughter was there to fly her kite with the other kids and parents.

“I think it’s one of the best places in the nation to raise a family,” Largent said.

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